PoscastsRSSFeedhttps://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/poscastsrssfeeden{5BEA22EE-C39F-4C65-9A53-7A1BE4C41A42}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/april-2020Robotic Combat VehiclesIn this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Army’s new robotic combat vehicle initiative and the resurgence of both land and sea mines.Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400{A4B9CD97-35CC-4ABB-B43D-6E7F980E6080}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/march-2020The Balance of Power Between U.S. and Chinese NaviesIn this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into industry’s effort to improve satellite communications, how the military is modernizing the nuclear triad and new initiatives from the Defense Innovation Unit. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400{A3F76A81-E281-43F7-AE82-EDCC30EBE63A}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/february-2020Satellite Communications, Nuclear Triad and Defense InnovationIn this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into industry’s effort to improve satellite communications, how the military is modernizing the nuclear triad and new initiatives from the Defense Innovation Unit. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500{A689ED51-8D73-4C3D-9720-4942D554A778}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/january-2020Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of the Defense Industrial BaseIn this podcast, the magazine examines NDIA’s new annual study called Vital Signs. The report establishes the basis for a regular, reliable, nonpartisan and empirical assessment of the health of the defense industrial base to inform the national security policy community.Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500{4E014F25-1B7A-46F1-AE4D-25D87C89B555}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/december-2019Training and SimulationIn this podcast, National Defense examines the Pentagon’s pursuit of virtual and augmented reality headwear, its path to employing 5G networks and the T-7A Red Hawk program.Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500{198745F7-56B2-4299-AEB2-2E6423F51AB5}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/november-2019Army Research EffortsIn this podcast, National Defense examines the possibilities behind the Army’s new scout attack helicopter, the Navy’s exploration of emerging technology for unmanned vessels and the Pentagon’s plans to modernize its bomb disposal technology.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500{A3AF1033-75EB-4395-8E91-1FF01AC9D5D1}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/october-2019Army’s Scout Attack Helicopter, Navy’s Unmanned Vessels and the Pentagon’s Bomb Disposal TechIn this podcast, National Defense examines the possibilities behind the Army’s new scout attack helicopter, the Navy’s exploration of emerging technology for unmanned vessels and the Pentagon’s plans to modernize its bomb disposal technology.Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400{77CA49B3-7375-45E2-803E-53DF70220EF6}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/september-2019Sixth-Generation Aircraft, Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle and Hypersonic ManeuverabilityIn this podcast, National Defense explores the possibilities behind future sixth-generation aircraft, the Marine Corps’ amphibious combat vehicle and how dragonflies are being studied for hypersonic maneuverability.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400{137E44F7-F6DD-4DC2-905C-E2238C85E8F0}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/august-2019Pentagon’s Arctic Strategy, Army’s Small Arms Initiatives and Robotic Wingman ProgramsIn this podcast, National Defense explores the Pentagon’s Arctic strategy, the Army’s new small arms initiatives and robotic wingman programs.Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400{5CCA807C-9697-4C1F-BD85-74EA328D87B7}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/july-2019Hypersonic Technologies, Army’s Robotic Initiatives and Artificial IntelligenceIn this podcast, National Defense explores the Defense Department’s hypersonic technologies, the Army’s robotic initiatives and the Navy and Marine Corps’ investments in artificial intelligence platforms.Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400{5499E3AC-2F42-4CE4-A109-F99426F2B4CC}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/june-2019International Market for the F-35, Navy&#39;s Shipbuilding PlansIn this podcast, National Defense explores the international market for the F-35, the Navy’s shipbuilding plans and advancements in directed energy programs. Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400{2B1AB47E-E09D-41AC-842F-7CD2F156CB41}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/may-2019Special Ops VehiclesIn this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the future of how Special Operations Command moves its commandos via air, land and sea.Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400{FE88822C-F4C6-4D11-8033-2A796ACBF9DD}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/april-2019Space-Based Missile Defense, Marine Corps’ Robotic Tech and the Navy&#39;s New HelicopterIn this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the future of space-based missile defense, the Marine Corps’ new robotic technology and the Navy’s search for a new helicopter. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400{5A4A917B-91EA-498C-B2EB-7B7BE6E29C70}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/march-2019Quantum Race in the National Security CommunityIn this podcast, National Defense Magazine takes a deep dive into efforts to harness quantum technology.Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500{220C1A25-DA57-4877-A041-25393B921137}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/february-2019International Military Vehicles, New Body Armor and Autonomous Truck ConvoysIn this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the expansion of the International military vehicle market for U.S. contractors, the Pentagon’s new body armor for ground troops and how the Army is gearing up for autonomous truck convoys.Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500{A1C31E6F-09D4-4462-9EB3-30A4BC8EBAF5}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/january-2019Next Gen Squad Rifle, Navy Training &amp; Network CapabilitiesIn this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the Army’s next-generation squad rifle program, how the Navy is turning to simulator training and how the 5G wireless network could revolutionize artificial intelligence for the military.Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500{647CED49-E76E-4B95-B1D1-117A70C76D84}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/december-2018Training the Space Force, GPS III Launch and Mine Warfare In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the military’s plans to train the space force, the upcoming launch of the GPS three satellite and the next-generation of mine warfare.Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500{63E8FF94-DDFA-4123-A594-6AB5A43EA9B7}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/november-2018Columbus-Class Submarine, Directed Energy and B-21 BomberIn this podcast, National Defense looks at the new Columbia-class submarine program, whether the Pentagon and industry can deliver when it comes to directed energy weapons and the tough choices ahead for the B-21 program.Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500{E1236E26-4D19-425C-AEAE-26B4944A925D}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/october-2018Next Gen Combat Vehicle, Navy and Neuro-Weapon AttackIn this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the Army’s next generation combat vehicle, how the Navy plans to rethink their Force Structure Composition and the new details surrounding the Neuro-Weapon attacks in Havana.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400{6A1F17DB-2782-4F55-B3AB-458D23376F35}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/september-2018Robotic Jets, Marine Corps&#39; New Amphibious Vehicle and Battlefield FuelIn this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the potential for robotic jets, the Marine Corps’ new amphibious vehicle and whether common windshield wiper fluid could be used as a fuel in battlefields.Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400{84552B44-1893-40BD-B333-87A2EEEAF7A6}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/august-2018Research and Development Big BetsIn this podcast, National Defense Magazine queried federally funded research centers, service laboratories and other organizations involved in basic and applied national security research and development, a couple simple questions: What is your organization’s number one R&D “big bet?”Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400{B1095703-3A9A-41F7-B66C-54E83A5509DC}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/july-2018Improving Lethality of Weapons, New Space Launch Options &amp; Advanced Super Hornet CockpitIn this podcast, we examine how the military is seeking to improve the lethality of its weapons, the exploration of new launch options of small satellites in order to protect the U.S. space architecture, and the development of a more advanced cockpit for the block 3 F-A-18 Super Hornet.Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400{80131358-5A21-479C-BFE7-CC857DE76D30}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/june-2018Technology Shortfalls in the Arctic, Ground Robots &amp; GPS AlternativesIn this podcast, we examine special technology requirements the military needs to operate in the Arctic, a new family of robots designed to help protect bomb squad technicians, and the need to find alternatives to GPS.Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400{6B81AAD7-8311-49AC-A26D-A8A9AF1E9720}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/may-2018SOCOM&#39;s Top 10 Technologies Our May 2018 podcast focuses on Special Operations Command's top 10 technology needs. Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400{8A2015B6-E66D-46CF-9001-EC1343D2D5AE}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/april-2018355: Is the Navy Shipbuilding Vision Real or a Mirage?Our April 2018 podcast focuses on the Defense Department’s push to build a 355-ship Navy, an anticipated rise in hypersonics funding and the Army’s work to develop autonomous convoys.Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400{EA775E06-B450-4553-BC7E-1C1320D1C313}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/march-2018March 2018: A Look at Ground Robots, Unmanned Aerial Platforms and Nuclear Cruise MissilesIn this podcast, we examine the Navy’s work to partner up unmanned aerial platforms, the Army’s strategy to ramp up robotics acquisition and the Defense Department’s goal to develop a nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile.Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500{D22C3135-A43B-4571-8062-9E63C89D88F3}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/february-2018Dominating the Battlefield: Upgraded Equipment to Give Dismounted Troops the Edge Our February 2018 podcast focuses on industry's effort to upgrade equipment for dismounted troops. Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500{63FF2559-869F-4670-84C8-C2B08AF19181}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/january-2018Tunnel Warfare: Technologies for finding and defeating underground strongholdsOur January 2018 podcast focuses on methods to counter tunnel warfare, the Marine Corps' push to leverage new technologies and the military's attempts to protect itself against GPS interference. Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500{F68C4E26-5A6D-4A3B-9C1E-A6C5F96027BB}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/december-2017Training for Tomorrow: Advanced Technologies to Revolutionize Military SimulationsOur December 2017 podcast focuses on the future of training, chem bio gear and Army command post vulnerability. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500{14C68EEB-D8A1-4733-B216-A28F9F7324F5}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/november-2017Nuclear Triad: The High Cost of Global StrikeIn the November 2017 podcast, we look at the U.S. military's efforts to bolster its global strike capabilities, a competition to replace the Air Force's missile field security helicopters, and plans to upgrade the Reaper unmanned aircraft fleet.Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400{7E0F88C4-D21B-4ACB-9ED3-040B0544454E}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/october-2017Tank Vs. Tank: Russia Challenges Abrams for Fighting Vehicle SupremacyIn the October 2017 podcast, we look at how a new Russian tank could offer a challenge the U.S. Army's Abrams, how troops are taking advantage of smartphone technology and how artificial intelligence can help defeat roadside bombs.Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400{F9B5E12A-FC0C-4B99-855C-6506F5F7DC2E}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/september-2017Light Attack: Can the Air Force change the way it acquires new aricraft?In the September podcast, we look at the Air Force's effort to procure a new commercial off-the-shelf light attack aircraft, the potentially widespread applications for airborne lasers in the military, and how a forthcoming satellite constellation could bring an upgraded communications capability to ground forces …Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400{7FB4FC93-89F2-43A1-BDFF-C7F8C20D81AB}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/august-2017Missile Defense: Nations Race to Meet Rising ThreatsIn the August 2017 podcast, we look at the Defense Department’s effort to modernize its nuclear triad of bombers, submarines and ground-based missiles.Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400{FE1AD3AE-726D-4FC8-B7EB-7E7005536A34}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/july-2017Need for Speed: The Promise and Peril of HypersonicsIn the July 2017 podcast, we look at how the U.S. military is seeking more funding to develop offensive hypersonic weapons and the means to counter them, the Defense Department's new campaign to integrate artificial intelligence technologies across intelligence systems and the Navy's progress on developing the railgun advanced weapon system.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400{0CD8A5E7-EFC6-4DD6-B516-237BF783F102}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/june-2017F-35 Global SalesIn the June 2017 podcast, we look at the production costs of the F-35 joint strike fighter for international customers, how the Army could replace aging Bradley fighters with a next-generation combat vehicle and Special Operations Command's progress on developing a full body armor "Iron Man" suit to protect commandos. This podcast is sponsored by Amazon's GovCloud.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 01:00:00 -0400{CC8F4121-AFD8-493B-9E42-25555783F92C}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/may-2017Special Operations ForcesIn the May 2017 podcast, we look at how Air Force Special Operations Command is preparing to test an airborne directed energy weapon, whether the Army's next-generation combat vehicle will be robotic and the Coast Guard's budgetary "no man's land." This podcast is sponsored by Amazon's GovCloud.Mon, 08 May 2017 01:00:00 -0400{52845B7A-8A99-4078-A738-AAB0AA3972C2}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/april-2017Army Aviation: The Next GenerationIn the April podcast, we look at new designs for the Army's future vertical lift aircraft program, Boeing's efforts to resurrect older F/A/-18 Hornets and Super Hornets for the Navy and Marine Corps, and why service officials are saying they need the joint light tactical vehicle sooner and in bigger quantities. This podcast is sponsored by Amazon's GovCloud.Thu, 06 Apr 2017 01:00:00 -0400{D453C90B-FAA9-4B65-89BA-0F7115227807}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/march-2017Carrier Showdown: F-35C under pressure to fend off Super Hornet challengeIn the March 2017 podcast, we look at the shifting political winds that could lead to more F/A-18 Super Hornets and less F-35 joint strike fighters for the Navy, how shipbuilders are looking to answer the service's call for a larger fleet, and how driverless trucks are poised to join military operations. This podcast is sponsored by Amazon's GovCloud.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 01:00:00 -0500{52433467-7544-4586-AE95-CB6C1B869E51}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/february-2017No Rest For the Weary: Special Operations Forces Brace For New ChallengesIn the February 2017 podcast, we look at how the role of special operations forces may change under a new administration, an innovative Defense Department cybersecurity program and how the Pentagon is using contests to counter enemy drones. This podcast is sponsored by Amazon's GovCloud.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 01:00:00 -0500{6FFFFFE9-6103-4C2D-9FBE-38EE46C4E0EF}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/january-2017The Next Frontier- Space industry navigates complex challenges in military marketIn the January 2017 podcast, we look at the challenges facing a critical Navy communications satellite program, how the service is looking to equip its next littoral combat ships with unmanned systems and the future of the Defense Department's new innovation unit.Sun, 01 Jan 2017 01:00:00 -0500{F01F0CAF-9371-4B23-B1FC-9F6E50B8525D}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/december-2016Beyond Gaming: Army to Push Limits of Virtual RealityIn the December podcast, we look at how the U.S. Army is working to push the limits of virtual gaming and augmented reality technologies to improve training simulations, progress in the military ground robot market and why the Defense Department is actually paying people to hack its information technology systems.Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:00:00 -0500{99F60201-3759-4E02-9221-45344636B00D}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/november-2016Battlefield 2030: Threats Driving Technology InvestmentsIn the November podcast, we look at four areas where the U.S. military will have to fight under challenging conditions in the future: anti access/area denial; urban environments; space; and climate change.Tue, 01 Nov 2016 01:00:00 -0400{DEE2A4DE-8ACF-4AA0-9226-CD9E2D8C4568}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/october-2016Future Army: How the next wave of tech will change the battlefieldIn this podcast, we look at the development of the Warrior Web robotic exosuit program, that could reduce war fighter fatigue and prevent injuries, new improvements to night vision technology that help to reduce the size, weight and power consumption of goggles, and how the U.S. Navy is seeking to make unmanned underwater vehicles interoperable with other unmanned platforms.Sat, 01 Oct 2016 01:00:00 -0400{0F17EC81-DE7A-42B4-99B9-E202F7C14849}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/september-2016F-35 Prepares for WarIn this podcast, we look at how the F-35 joint strike fighter is gaining more support as the Marine Corps and Air Force variants reach major program milestones, how the Pentagon's nuclear modernization plans could be downsized during the final months of the Obama administration, and a new, strong fiber for soldier's protective garments genetically engineered from spider silk.Thu, 01 Sep 2016 01:00:00 -0400{9AA9BAF2-B5EE-419C-9CAA-EDA06FC9A236}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/august-2016Air Force Launches Competition For Future ICBMWe look at the Air Force's plans to replace the aging Minuteman III nuclear missile, a program developing stealthy, hybrid electric motorcycles that could help soldiers and special forces conduct quieter missions, and how the military is working to make laser technology a reality.Mon, 01 Aug 2016 01:00:00 -0400{9CDA0937-CD24-4D6C-8FB7-D50C46536DCA}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/july-2016Presidential Helicopter Approaches Key MilestoneWe look at the next step for the presidential transport helicopters Marine One, which are ready for a replacement after years of delays, how a proposal to restart production on the F-22 Raptor fighter jet may be gaining traction, and what is keeping the tactical wheeled vehicle market in a slump.<br/>Fri, 01 Jul 2016 01:00:00 -0400{971CB457-AED8-4646-A936-5876047416D5}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/june-2016Lockheed Seeking More International F-35 Sales to Reduce Cost of FighterWe look at which countries are helping to foot the bill for the forthcoming F-35 Lightning II, how the Defense Department is modifying its energy strategy, and the Army's work on a robot designed to protect soldiers from bullets.Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:00:00 -0400{D7D6140D-0995-462B-B150-B06505825053}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/may-2016Special Warfare Aircraft: Upgrades Focus on PerformanceIn this podcast we look at planned modifications to the CV-22 Osprey, a new facility to better connect special operations officials with innovative companies and the fight over Air Force space launch contracts.Sun, 01 May 2016 01:00:00 -0400{EBA0D79C-A58F-41CD-8489-D80C9BBEAE85}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/april-2016The Road Ahead for the Humvee: Army Faces Tough Choices on Future Truck BuysIn this podcast we look at how rising maintenance costs could affect Air Force modernization, the Army's search for more effective vehicle armor and the impact the Mobile User Objective System will have on military communications as it becomes fully operational.Fri, 01 Apr 2016 01:00:00 -0400{E70A9A21-B718-47D2-813D-7D2027A1EA5E}https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/podcasts/march-2016The Coming Swarm: Thinking, Interactive Robots Could Overwhelm AdversariesIn this podcast we look at the Air Force's efforts to develop thinking, collaborative robots; how reductions to the Navy's littoral combat ship program could affect the shipbuilding industry; and Air Force Special Operations Command's work to equip a gunship with a laser weapon. Tue, 01 Mar 2016 01:00:00 -0500